Location
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center – Hartford About This Location The main campus of Connecticut Children’s Medical Center is located at 282 Washington Street in Hartford. It is one of just two freestanding children’s hospitals in New England and the only one in Connecticut exclusively dedicated to the health and wellbeing
Doctor
Christine Harrington, PA-C Lead Physician Assistant, Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Specialties
- Ear, Nose & Throat
Specialty
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics At Connecticut Children’s, our developmental medicine specialists provide comprehensive and compassionate care for children with neurodevelopmental and behavioral challenges that range from the most common to rare. We specialize in serving patients with autism spectrum disorder
Doctor
Amy Hughes, MD Pediatric Otolaryngologist | Fellowship Director, Otolaryngology
- Specialties
- Ear, Nose & Throat
Article
Norovirus is Spikng: What Parents Need to Know By Juan C. Salazar, MD, MPH, FAAP: People call norovirus the “stomach flu,” but it’s not related to influenza at all. Most children will brave the storm and recover quickly—though it’s not fun—but some may need emergency care. Get answers from the ones parents trust for answers to common questions about norovirus
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Rhinovirus: More than the Common Cold? By Juan C. Salazar, MD, MPH, FAAP: Runny noses, sneezing, sore throats and coughs—all par for the course during cold and flu season and a childhood rite of passage. One of the most common causes of these symptoms is a virus called rhinovirus. Turn to the ones parents trust to know what to expect if your child is
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How to Help Kids Handle Holiday Disappointment if Omicron Changes Your Plans By: Amy Adolfo Signore, PhD, MPH and Emily Wakefield, PsyD The holidays are always full of surprises. This year, as we wait to learn more about the Omicron variant, families are dealing with more uncertainty than usual. Whether you’re rethinking travel, opting for a smaller Article
Does My Child Need a COVID-19 Booster Shot? By Juan C. Salazar, MD, MPH, FAAP: This post was last updated May 17, 2022. You ask, we answer. In each edition of “ Ask a Pediatrician ,” Connecticut Children’s pediatric experts respond to a question from our community. The CDC and FDA authorized the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine primary series and booster for anyone
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Swimmer’s Ear: 7 Things to Know and How to Treat It By Christopher Grindle, MD: By: Chris Grindle, MD ; Amy Hughes, MD and Katherine Kavanagh, MD Ah, summer—the time when our active kids jump right in the water for lots of swimming. Then, ouch. Or, double ouch. Sometime later, the ear pain sets in, maybe with some other unpleasant symptoms (more on that
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Ask a Pediatrician: What Should I Do When My Child Has a Common Cold During COVID-19? By John R. Schreiber, MD, MPH: You ask, we answer. In each edition of “Ask a Pediatrician,” Connecticut Children’s pediatric experts respond to a question from our community. This week, infectious disease pediatrician John R. Schreiber, MD, MPH, tackles a popular topic this cold and flu season, especially with Article
How to Manage Negative Emotions When Your Child Is Watching By Kelly Ann Maynes, PsyD: As a parent, you’re often told to “model calm.” But in life, and especially over the past couple years of the pandemic, it can be exhausting for parents to constantly keep it together – and it’s not necessarily healthy for their kids, either. How do you manage stress, fear
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5 Heart-Healthy Choices for the Whole Family By Shailendra Upadhyay, MD, CEPS, FHRS: At Connecticut Children’s we focus on heart health and nutrition every day! Dr. Shailendra Upadhyay, pediatric cardiologist and Jennifer Zarrilli, pediatric nutritionist, share five fun and educational ideas to engage the whole family in making excellent, heart-healthy choices.